David Maguire announced as new Vice-chancellor for University of Greenwich
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Rock guitarist and business leader Professor David
Maguire is to replace Baroness Blackstone as Vice-Chancellor of the
University of Greenwich.
He is currently Pro Vice-Chancellor (Corporate Development) at
Birmingham City University.
In his new role, Prof Maguire will lead a university with 2,000
staff, three campuses, including Chatham Maritime, and a large
network of local and international partnerships. It has 28,000
students.
Sir Stuart Etherington, Chairman of the University Court said:
"We were looking for an enthusiastic, visionary and visible leader,
with an entrepreneurial approach and I am delighted to say that we
have found an outstanding candidate in David."
Prof Maguire said: "I am thrilled to be joining Greenwich
because it represents everything that's good about UK higher
education. It is built on strong foundations, with a long-standing
history; it has excellent staff and a diverse student body; and it
has a forward-thinking board and leadership team, with bold
ambitions for the future."
Married with a daughter, he enjoys sport, including a regular
game of squash and plays electric guitar in a rock band.
Baroness Blackstone retires from the university in September
after seven years as Vice-Chancellor.
Monday, June 13 2011
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